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Wednesday, February 27, 2013

I get some really lovely comments and emails from you sweet ladies out there and one of the things I hear is that you'd like to be a fly on the wall while I'm creating a project! Well, you'd have to be a very patient fly because my projects can sometimes take a while! lol! But I also know that I really like watching these 'watch the process' videos, so I thought I would create another canvas, this time using the gorgeous Maja Design collection called 'Ska Vi ta en Fika' and some Dusty Attic chipboard pieces. I just love this paper collection, here is a little peek at it if you haven't seen it yet...

So without further ado, here is my video tutorial for my Vintage Dress Canvas! Grab yourself a cup of coffee, sit back and enjoy!

I hope you enjoyed my tutorial! Here are a few close-ups in closer detail.

I'd love to hear what you all thought of the video and also what sorts of tutorials you would like to see in the future on my blog.....I love getting your feedback! Would you like to get your hands on some gorgeous new Maja Design collection papers? Be sure to stop by my blog on March 1st, I've got an exciting announcement for you all!!

76 comments:

Gabrielle, a lovely creation - it would look amazing in my room! LOL Thank you for the video to explain how to make on the canvas. I especially like the dimension in the dress, and the pretty, blingy beads around the swirl die cuts. Beautiful colors! Thank you for sharing. Of course you have been pinned! hugs, de

Oh my, oh my, oh my! Watching you create this lovely canvas was magic! The absolute best part of my day. It just entranced me to watch you layer on all those beautiful elements...I especially like your hand doodled accents. You are just so amazing..thank you so much for the video, the inspiration and for adding so much beauty to my day.

Gabrielle, how would I ever learn if I didn't have people like you to teach and inspire me?!! :) lolHonestly though, aside from taking classes (that this workin' girl doesn't have time for...) I learn from tutorials and demo's like this~Demo's give me the info & help I need. (and ideas! yes~) Seeing the finished product -it is BEAUTIFUL; but intimidating:j Watching you step by step shows me how I can create something of my own! Thank you for taking the time to educate and INSPIRE! (I sooo want some of these beautiful pprs :) ~Karen

So pretty! Kind of a long video but really enjoyable! I've been looking for some ideas on things to do with my bathroom (a REALLY big room in my house which needs artwork!) and this gives me some really great ideas.

I just loved watching the process of making this gorgeous canvas! It really pointed out all the extra fabulous touches you put here that I may have overlooked. Thanks so much for sharing. These are my favorite colors. I would like to see how you make your ATCs/tags since these are things I have come to love so much.

I really enjoyed this video Gabrielle. It's always a learning experience to get to see the actual construction of a project. I love the effect you get with your scribbling and writing around the images. Beautiful!

And the oscar goes to both the video and the talented Gaby! Amazing project! I adore that 3 hearts and doodling. Just love watching you tear papers (it always scare me to death doing it!) and you do it perfectly (must learn this bravery and confidence from you)...oh Gaby, tfs. I love it so much! Didn't even waste a second of my time watching!Hugs and smiles,Asmah

Thank you I really appreciate you making this video, it was like watching a butterfly emerge from a cocoon, absolutely beautiful to watch it all come together.. I love the papers you have used, and I love the fact you don't measure you just create and it all looks perfectly wonderful at the end.. thanks again..

Thanks so much for taking the time to do this video. I have been intrigued lately about making canvases for my daughters' rooms. I honestly didn't know where to start - thanks!!! I always get so excited when you have a new blog post.

Thanks so much for your tutorial Gabi, just wonderful watching you "create". I'm sure we all came away wanting to try something new, to help our own work! Just love the "doodled" hearts you have used recently (can't wait to try them on my precious grand-children's layouts).Thanks again! xx

Hi Gabrielle,I am in awe of your talent i just love watching your videos,they are so inspiring,you make these wonderful works of art look so simple to create.Oh so beautiful:).Thank you for sharing ,Jacqueline.S

Hi Gabrielle, your canvas is so gorgeous! Thank you for the video on how you made it! I would love to see a video of you making one of your gorgeous scrapbook layouts. I always wonder what glues that you use to add all the embellishments to your pages. You are such an inspiration! An Artist! WOW!!Hugs,Suzan Laverty

Hi GabrielleI have been an admirer and follower of your work for a few years now and I just wanted to say thank you so much for the video tutorial. It really helps seeing what steps you take to create the final project. I am definately going to try creating my own canvas. Thanks again.

Hi Gabrielle! I can't tell you how much I enjoyed your tutorial! I loved the background music and the birds chirping, and I learned so much!! Thanks a whole lot for sharing a little bit of you with us!!!

I'm not going to get any sleep tonight! I can't stop watching your tutorials! LOVE how you made the pleated skirt and all of the details you added! The book print pieces added so much interest, too! FABULOUS tutorial!

Well, I FINALLY got to view the complete tutorial and it is AMAZING and FASCINATING!! I thought all along your hearts were rubber stamped but you made them and doodled around them. So cool! I absolutely love this sweet canvas! Would love to attempt making one although I don't have any girls! Thank you for sharing your beautiful work! Hugs, Elizabeth

Hi Gabrielle Just stumbled upon your blog and I love it, you are so talented, Superb video and love your canvas, I just had to have a go and finished it, your video was so easy to follow and thanks for that.I shall be back to see more of your wonderful creations.Hugs Linda

This is just awesome, Gabrielle! I've never attempted one of these, but have been wanting to. Seeing your process is such a big help, can't wait to try it out! Thank you so much for sharing your talents! Your canvas is totally gorgeous, I just love that dress! Blessings! Kathy

Gabrielle…..this tutorial was so inspiring and inspirational. Many don't realize the skill, effort, time and artistic eye that is required for beautiful work such as this. Thanks so much for sharing your amazing artistry with us. It has taught me so much! dolores

Gabrielle…Thank you so much for this instructional video. I learned so much.

Many don't realize the time, skill and artistic eye required to produce such art inspiring work. The layers upon layers create complexity and dimension that make this art piece stand out. You have honed your craft with details that make this so visually appealing …..I look at it and go, "ahhhh". Thanks for sharing your art with the rest of us.

I love all your works. I absolutely fell in love. I remembered when I was young when I'd really make time and efforts to cover and making designs for my diary and scrapbook. Now, you inspired me again to continue what Id love before Thank you for sharing this. I wish to make one, one of your works and will absolutely read all your works when I have time. And will follow your blog.

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Hi everyone!
I'm a stay at home mom of two wonderful girls and am married to the love of my life Steve. I started scrapbooking in 2006 when my sister introduced me to it and haven't looked back since! I would say my style is ever changing but if I were to name a style I'd say its 'shabby-chic/vintage'. I've been published in Creating Keepsakes Magazine, Memory Makers Magazine and Scrapbooking & Beyond Magazine, Scrap365 Magazine, Canadian Scrapbooker and Australian Scrapbook Ideas Magazine along with a number of online Magazines. I have been on a number of Designs teams in the past including Daisy D's, Zva Creative, The Color Room and am presently on the Design Team for Bo Bunny, Webster's Pages and Dusty Attic, Maja Design and Scrap365 Magazine. This is my place to share what I'm working on and some new techniques and products I love.